Current memberships may indicate policy relevance. They do not prove why a lobbying contact was made, and may not match membership at the time of older returns.
Intent: Continued development of the FND MDT Clinic in St James Hospital, Establish a new paediatric FND MDT Clinic in CHI and continued support and development of the HSE community Neurorehabilitation services nationally.
Details: FND Healthcare services in Ireland
Intent: To secure support for the recommendations of the Rehab Group's submission to Department of Social Protection on the cost of disability payment::To request the Committee to invite Rehab advocates to address a future meeting of the Committee on the Cost of Disability
Details: Submission to Cost of Disability Public Consultation and circulation to Members of the Disability Matters and Social Protection Committees
Intent: Adoption of human rights based legislative reforms, particularly in relation to MH Bill
Details: Mental Health Bill 2024
Intent: To persuade senators to seek to amend the Copyright and Related Rights (Amendment) Bill 2025
Details: Made proposals as to how the Copyright and Related Rights (Amendment) Bill 2025 might be amended to render it compliant with Directive 2006/115/EC.
Intent: Awareness of the economic importance of the industry
Details: Invitation to local stallion farm
Intent: To speak about the Dublin City AFT work, and about the Autism Healthcare Accessibility Programme. We also spoke about Community Support Hubs, and the benefits of people having them in their local communities.
Details: Autism Coffee Morning in Leinster House
Intent: To highlight that Ireland currently has approximately 700,000 smokers and 350,000 adult vapers, over half of whom have stopped smoking entirely. This transition away from cigarettes represents a significant public health gain. The Department of Health’s own data indicates that vapers are substantially more likely to quit smoking than users of Nicotine Replacement Therapy.
Details: The Reduced Risk Products Association issued a written update to all Senators ahead of the Public Health (Single-Use Vapes) Bill 2025 Seanad Second Stage debate. The RRPA recognises the intent behind the Bill and supports its focus on addressing environmental concerns and limiting youth access to di, ...
Intent: The correspondence referenced European analysis suggesting a substantial proportion of vaping products circulating within the EU may be entering through irregular or illegal channels. It warned that weak enforcement, cross-border purchasing and online sales create risks for youth access, tax compliance and consumer safety. The RRPA argued that further restrictions without stronger enforcement could expand black market activity and undermine legitimate retail trade.
Details: The Reduced Risk Products Association issued correspondence to all TDs and Senators highlighting concerns about enforcement capacity within Ireland’s vaping sector. The communication stressed that the effectiveness of any regulatory framework will depend not on legislative intent alone, but on robus, ...
Intent: To highlight that a core element of IFA membership includes insurance that protects landowners and members when accessing private land, alongside delivering education and training through a range of courses that promote safety, responsibility and best practice.::To highlight that the hunting of wild birds in Ireland operates within a statutory framework under the EU Birds Directive, the Wildlife Acts and the Open Seasons Order.::That any decisions relating to the sustainable hunting of wild birds must be grounded in robust scientific evidence. To stress the importance of hunting and shooting. In making decisions about the sustainable hunting of wild birds and the future of rural pursuits, it is essential that those who live, work and use the land are part of that conversation.::To emphasise that the importance of hunting and shooting is often underestimated. It delivers practical conservation outcomes and supports rural economies. Each season, members invest in licences, equipment, dog
Details: Sustainable Hunting of Wild Birds and Rural Pursuits
Intent: Make Carer’s Allowance and Carer’s Benefit exempt from tax
Details: Taxation of Carers Allowance & carers Benefit
